Fabrication of Silk/Chitosan-based Hydrogels by Gamma Irradiation

摘要

The irradiation dose of 100 kGy was found to be optimal for the formation of SF/CS-based hydrogels. Our data suggest that the minimal concentration of SF used in this study can improve the mechanical properties without affecting the swelling property. The non-toxicity of these hydrogels warrants the future evaluation in animal models.